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Serving news sans drama big service to democracy: Smriti

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New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) One of the biggest services a broadcaster can render to the democracy is to present news sans the “element of drama”, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani said on Thursday.

“How many of us in the private sector are always told that news in some medium or the other has become almost a spectator’s sport?” Irani said while delivering the annual Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture here on the topic “Model of Broadcast Landscape for Democracies”.

“How many of us know that if you want to serve the democracy, one of the biggest service one can give as a broadcaster is to give the news but not with an added element of drama so that we underline for the consumer that news can only be interesting if it has a controversy attached to it,” she added.

She said that in order to give a “model template” of engaging through information with our citizens, it is “incumbent upon us to be responsible as the news giver in the dissemination of information”.

Praising the public broadcasters Prasar Bharti, Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR), Irani said that they provide services in areas where private sector does not deem fit or profitable to go.

“Let me congratulate the public broadcasters for always putting the public interest above profit and business interest which actually captures the imagination of every other broadcasters in the country,” the Minister said.

Irani said that while a certain section of the media space adhered to codes, ethics and conduct rules, the other segment was driven by rush for TRPs.

She stressed that the model structure of broadcasting should focus on democratised viewership based on an accurate measurement system that reflects the strength of regional languages, varied tastes of viewers and one that bridges the divide on issues related to agenda setting, creative content and revenue between the mainstream and regional platforms.

The Minister said it would be the endeavour of her Ministry to promote the concept of “design thinkers” for content generation in the digital space in the light of the growing use of technology by the young generation in areas of internet, mobile content and animation and gaming.

This would also incorporate the vision of New India of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she added.

The Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture is organised annually by the All India Radio since 1955.

The first lecture was delivered by C. Rajagopalachari. Other prominent personalities including Zakir Hussain, Karan Singh, Jayant Narlikar, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and N. Ram have delivered lectures in the past on various topics.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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